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Old courthouse looking for new tenant

POSTED ON: 25 June 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

One of Featherston’s most treasured and historic buildings, the Old Courthouse, is available for lease to a caring new tenant. The characterful building is ideal for businesses, community groups or…

Martinborough Square lights up

POSTED ON: 24 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

If Martinborough Square looks lighter and brighter at night, it’s all thanks to the repair of the 17 inground uplights which have been replaced with new fittings and are now…

Surplus Motor Vehicle Tender

POSTED ON: 19 June 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Surplus to Council’s fleet needs, the following vehicle is for sale by tender: Year Make Model Fuel Type Registration Registration Expires WOF Expires Odometer 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Petrol GQD718…

Recreation trail users enjoy safe new path on Underhill Road

POSTED ON: 14 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages can now enjoy a more comfortable and safe stretch of trail along Underhill Road in Featherston. The new purpose built…

Old Featherston Courthouse maintenance and refurbishment

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News

A few weeks ago, the vinyl in the Old Featherston Courthouse was tested to ascertain whether asbestos was present and the results tested positive. Accredited Asbestos Specialists NZ Ltd (AASL)…

Greytown Old Library lease awarded to local artisans

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

At the 5 June South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee (SWC) meeting, the lease of Greytown’s Old Library was awarded to Te Hupenui/Greytown Artists Incorporated (Te Hupenui) following Expressions…

Greytown Playground upgrade closure

POSTED ON: 11 June 2024 | IN: News

Greytown Playground on Kuratawhiti Street will be closing for upgrades from 12 June for approximately 3 weeks. During the construction period, it will re-open for weekends where possible. When it…

NZ Army Reserve Training in Featherston 12-14 July 2024

POSTED ON: 10 June 2024 | IN: News

NZ Army Reserve will be conducting a training exercise on the outskirts of the Featherston Township over the weekend of 12-14 July 2024. This exercise will be focused on training New Zealand Reserve Soldiers in stability and…

South Wairarapa celebrates hidden gems and unsung heroes

POSTED ON: 10 June 2024 | IN: Other

June is Volunteering New Zealand’s Big Shout Out to volunteers nationwide and South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is celebrating our community’s unsung heroes, hidden gems and volunteers who go beyond…

Clear water meters for June

POSTED ON: 23 May 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Water meters in the South Wairarapa will be read throughout the month of June by volunteers of the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC), which asks all residents to ensure their…